CHICAGO (WGN) — An all-star for the Chicago Bulls in the 1970's, franchise great Bob Love has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer, the team announced Monday. Love played from 1968 to 1976 with the Chicago Bulls and was affectionately nicknamed "Butterbean" for his kind demeanor. The 6-foot-8-inch tall combo forward received MVP votes in six of his nine … [Read more...] about Bulls great Bob Love dead at 81 after battle with cancer
‘King of Cover Zero Blitz’: Are the Bears and Caleb Williams prepared for Brian Flores and the Vikings defense?
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — After showing promise in a heartbreaking loss to a divisional rival a week ago, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is about to face the Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores's blitz-happy defense for the first time. Is he ready for the challenge? “He's the king of cover zero blitz and finding a bunch of different ways to do it," … [Read more...] about ‘King of Cover Zero Blitz’: Are the Bears and Caleb Williams prepared for Brian Flores and the Vikings defense?
Alex Killorn helps the Ducks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 for their third straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night for their season-high third straight win. Killorn tied it at 2 on a well-placed backhanded shot at 5:10. Then he made a perfect pass to Leo Carlsson for a backdoor tap-in with 10:22 left. Pavel Mintyukov also scored for Anaheim, … [Read more...] about Alex Killorn helps the Ducks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 for their third straight win
Cubs trade for Cleveland reliever Eli Morgan; Wisdom DFA’d
CLEVELAND, Ind. — The Cubs are trading for Cleveland relief pitcher Eli Morgan. As a result of adding Morgan to the 40-man, Patrick Wisdom was designated for assignment. Morgan, 28, had the best season of his career in 2024 with a 1.93 ERA with Cleveland in 42 innings. The Gonzaga product relies of a softer fastball compared to other bullpen arms, a slider and a change … [Read more...] about Cubs trade for Cleveland reliever Eli Morgan; Wisdom DFA’d
Zach LaVine’s 16 fourth-quarter points lead Bulls past Pistons 122-112
DETROIT (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. The game was tied at 95 with 8:46 left, but LaVine had nine points in a 13-2 run that put the Bulls up by 11 with 5:45 to go. He hit six 3-pointers in the quarter after a slow start. Nikola Vucevic led … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine’s 16 fourth-quarter points lead Bulls past Pistons 122-112